Meatloaf Mexicana

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) lean ground beef
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Monterey Jack* cheese
• 1 cup (250 mL) chunky-style salsa
• 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped parsley
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 pkg (about 39 g) chili or taco seasoning mix
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Canadian Monterey Jack cheese

Prepartion

1. Combine beef, 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, parsley, bread crumbs, eggs, chili seasoning mix and soy sauce in large bowl; mix well.
2. Press meat mixture into ungreased 9 inch x 5 inch x 3 inch (2 L) loaf pan. Bake in 350ºF (180ºC) oven 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink in the centre.
3. Drain and top meatloaf with 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian Monterey Jack cheese, cover lightly with plastic wrap and let stand until cheese is melted. Slice to serve.